Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has partnered with Belgian clean energy firm VYNCKE to develop scalable waste-to-energy solutions across Africa. The alliance aims to accelerate sustainable energy transition, improve waste management, and foster green industrialisation on the continent. This collaboration formally began on May 6, 2026, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Mr. Haidar Said, Executive Director for Waste Processing at JGC, signed the MoU for JGC. Jef Mestdagh, Business Development Manager, represented VYNCKE, with CEO Peter Vyncke witnessing the event. The agreement combines JGC's extensive African operational experience in waste management with VYNCKE's advanced European waste-to-energy technology. The goal is to support cleaner cities, increase renewable energy generation, and promote sustainable industrial development.
This partnership fits into Ghana's broader economic strategy of promoting renewable energy and improving sanitation. Ghana faces significant challenges with waste accumulation and unreliable energy supply. The deal aligns with national efforts to diversify energy sources and address environmental concerns from rapid urbanisation. The collaboration also highlights the growing role of African indigenous companies in driving continental sustainability initiatives.
Industry observers describe this as one of the most significant recent collaborations in Africa’s environmental services and renewable energy sector. JGC will utilise its experience in sanitation, waste collection, and landfill management to facilitate project development. VYNCKE will provide its technical expertise in combustion systems and thermal energy solutions. This synergy is expected to create a robust framework for waste-to-energy projects.
The agreement outlines a clear framework for both companies to identify and develop waste-to-energy projects. They will assess African waste streams, regulatory environments, and market realities. Experts predict this partnership will reduce landfill dependency, generate cleaner energy, and create new jobs. It also supports industrial productivity across the continent.
This landmark intervention opens a new market by undertaking landfill gas extraction. This process captures methane emissions from existing dumpsites. It then converts these emissions into usable energy, meeting Africa’s growing demand for electricity. The agreement also includes Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology. This will reduce industrial emissions and contribute to long-term climate goals.
The collaboration will also focus on thermal and biomass technologies for efficient waste conversion. JGC has already expanded its sanitation and environmental management operations across several African countries. These include Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe, through its subsidiary Zoomlion. This demonstrates JGC's capacity to scale solutions across the continent.
For many African countries, waste accumulation and unreliable energy supply create serious pressures. This new partnership offers a practical response to these pressing challenges. It leverages innovative solutions to address two critical infrastructure gaps: waste management and energy access. It also reflects a shift toward strategic industrial partnerships that recognise Africa as an emerging hub for sustainable innovation.